Overview
- City officials told organizer Scott Muirhead that future beach coworking events are illegal without a permit, which led him to cancel a planned follow-up at La Jolla Shores.
- Muirhead plans to meet with Parks and Recreation staff Tuesday to learn the permit process and try to bring the gatherings into compliance.
- The first meetup at Law Street in Pacific Beach on March 13 drew dozens for a morning work session, and reports of leftover alcohol, trash, and makeshift furniture later that day raised city concerns.
- Parks and Recreation rules require permits for organized events with more than 49 people, which can mean fees, insurance, security, and sanitation plans.
- Muirhead is aiming for a larger event on May 27 if permitted, as the dispute joins recent fights over beach yoga and pop-up DJs and could guide how San Diego handles new grassroots meetups that help remote workers find community.